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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.03, 1,668.45 and 685.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.03, 1,668.45 and 685.07 is: 945.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.03 : 1,668.45 = 685.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.03/1,668.45 = 685.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.03x = 1,668.45 × 685.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.03x = 1,142,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,996.70/1,209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.38

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